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Notes:
Transp 16-11 Reaction Mechanism
Net Reaction
R-C=O + HCN --> R-CH-OH
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L CN where L = H or R’
Reaction Mechanism
1. R-C=O + HCN ---> R-C=O+-H + CN-
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L L |
2. R-C=O+-H + CN- -----> R-C-O-H
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L L
